universality
UK: ˌjuːnɪvɜːˈsæləti | US: ˌjuːnɪvɜːrˈsæləti
n. the quality or state of being universal; applicability to all cases or situations
n. (philosophy) the principle that a concept or proposition holds true in all possible contexts
The word "universality" traces back to the Latin "universus" (whole, combined), from "uni-" (one) + "versus" (turned). The suffix "-al" forms adjectives, and "-ity" converts them into abstract nouns. The term evolved through Old French "universalité" to Middle English, reflecting the idea of something encompassing all elements or being globally applicable. The morphemes logically build from "one turned into a whole" to "the quality of being all-encompassing."
The universality of human rights is a foundational principle of the United Nations.
His theory aims to achieve universality by applying to diverse cultural contexts.
The artist’s work explores themes of universality and shared human experience.
Scientific laws strive for universality, valid across time and space.
Critics debated the universality of the study’s conclusions due to its limited sample.